Walhalla, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walhalla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walhalla and Oconee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oconee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconee County compares with South Carolina
Oconee County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconee County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Oconee County sits below South Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oconee County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Overview
Police reported 424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oconee County since 2015: 221 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Walhalla had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oconee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across South Carolina.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.4% across South Carolina.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walhalla is SR-11, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-13 (2), CR-S Townville Street (1) and SR-130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.1% across South Carolina.
Route planning tips for Walhalla fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oconee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-S Townville Street | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 25 |
| Clemson Blvd | 14 |
| Sc 11 | 12 |
| Wells Hwy | 10 |
| Whitewater Falls Rd | 7 |
| 1Sb | 6 |
| West Oak Hwy | 5 |
| US-76 | 5 |
Walhalla at a glance
| Population | 4,249 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,094 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 29691) | $49,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 29691) | $188,982 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 28 | -5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +23% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walhalla
How many truck crashes happen in Walhalla?
424 truck crashes have been reported in Oconee County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 221 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Walhalla?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walhalla since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Walhalla?
Truck crashes in Oconee County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walhalla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Oconee County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Walhalla compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
Oconee County records 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.6 across South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walhalla?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.